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Say hello to tempeh – a plant-based protein made of cooked soybeans that have been fermented. Less processed than other vegan proteins, such as tofu, tempeh offers a heartier, nutrient-packed alternative. Now that you’re more familiar with tempeh, and your mouth is surely watering, Lightlife rounded up several easy and healthy tempeh recipes for you to try!

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Roasted Sweet Potato and Tempeh

Sweet potatoes and tempeh are a vegan’s delicious alternative to steak and potatoes. Filled with protein and flavor, this recipe features marinated Organic Soy Tempeh and roasted potatoes topped with a marmalade, brown sugar, cinnamon, and oregano sauce – perfect for an entertaining side-dish or an easy-to-prep dinner.

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Flax Tempeh Fries with Curry Vegan Mayo

No matter how dedicated we are to our healthy-eating goals, there’s always cravings for our guilty pleasures such as greasy, delicious French fries. For a crispy vegan alternative, simply slice Organic Flax Tempeh into “fries,” roll in cornmeal mixture and sauté in a hot skillet. Serve with a spicy, curry vegan mayo and say goodbye to those cravings once and for all.

No matter the season, there are just days that it’s best to come home to a hearty plate of pasta. For a hearty vegan meat sauce, try an easy five-ingredient pasta sauce made with crumbled Organic Garden Veggie Tempeh and your favorite pasta sauce flavors. Cook up a bowl of spaghetti squash noodles, top with tempeh mixture and fresh sliced basil, and serve.